2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Price Range: $89,200 - $149,500

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS is one of the finest three-row SUVs you can buy. Its recent refresh has improved its infotainment system and, in track testing, we found it even quicker than before. If you've got the dough and need three rows, you can't beat the GLS.Read full review

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Pros

Easily seats adults in all three rows
Plenty of helpful technology and driver assist features
Responsive engines and stable handling give the feel of driving a smaller SUV
Flexible cargo capacity

Cons

Some interior controls and buttons are too small or hard to find

Overview

by the Edmunds Experts

Updated: 12/19/2025

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS is the German automaker's largest SUV and one of the best three-row SUVs on sale. It received a significant styling update in 2024 and it returns for 2025 unchanged. It's a great choice for families thanks to its ample cargo space and roomy interior. If you fold down the third row, you'll get access to an immense rear cargo area. The GLS is a great pick thanks to its stellar comfort and impressive technology, performance and build quality.

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Very Good

7.6

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We drove the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

8.9/10

How does the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class drive? We tested the GLS 450. This might be the base version but there's little reason to feel like you'd need to upgrade. At our test track, it hustled from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. That's impressively quick and, for context, about a second quicker than a Cadillac Escalade. Around town, acceleration is smooth and easy. We were also impressed with the GLS' powerful brakes and secure handling. The steering doesn't provide much feel for the road, but its light effort makes the GLS easy to maneuver in a parking lot or in traffic.

The ride quality is excellent with the optional E-Active Body Control suspension. It's smooth and composed, ironing out most road imperfections without floating or wallowing. Large wheels can hurt ride quality in many SUVs, but our test vehicle with optional 21-inch wheels didn't seem fazed.

The large windows help all-around visibility and make passengers in the rear feel less claustrophobic. The GLS' advanced driver aids are equally impressive. The adaptive cruise control is among the best we've tested. In traffic, the system maintains a reasonable gap and can slow the GLS down to a stop, then start going again when traffic moves.

Comfort

8.6/10

How comfortable is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class? The GLS' front seats are supportive and highly adjustable. You won't have any trouble staying comfortable even after many hours behind the wheel. The heated and ventilated seats work well, and the automatic climate control quickly evens out cabin temperatures. There's little intrusion from the outside world, with just a bit of road noise on rough pavement.

The driving position is upright and commanding, but you always feel comfortably ensconced in the GLS. There's plenty of room in all three rows, and 6-foot-plus adults can fit comfortably in the easy-to-access third row.

The controls are all well placed and easy to reach, but there's a lot of them and the small text means you have to take your eyes off the road until you work up the muscle memory. Separating the seat controls between the door and the infotainment system is a bit frustrating too.

In-cabin tech

9.3/10

How’s the tech? Mercedes' infotainment system is a marvel and benchmark for the class even if the learning curve is a bit steep. The navigation system in particular is a standout, and the augmented reality overlay and turn-by-turn directions in the instrument cluster and head-up display are compelling reasons to use this system instead of a mapping app from your phone. All three rows have USB-C ports, and a standard wireless charging pad sits in front of the cupholders.

Storage & cargo

7/10

How’s storage and cargo? With the seats down, the GLS' cargo area offers up to 84.7 cubic feet of cargo area behind the front seats. Space drops to 17.4 cubes with all the rows upright, which isn't enough to haul luggage for every passenger. Space is decent enough for the class, though the GLS trails the cavernous Lincoln Navigator, which offers up 103.3 cubic feet behind the front seats.

The second- and third-row seats fold flat and can be dropped with buttons in the hatch. Small-item storage is great, with lots of pockets, bins and cupholders spread throughout the cabin. The GLS 450 is rated to tow 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, which is certainly sufficient for many small and medium-size trailers.

Value

7.8/10

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a good value? The GLS is expensive to start, and adding a bunch of options elevates the price. This is pretty typical for luxury SUVs, however, and nothing at this price point can match the GLS' impressive build quality and refinement. Mercedes' warranty is average for the class.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the GLS 450, which is what we tested, will get 21 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That's impressive for a vehicle this big and capable. On our real-world evaluation route, our test GLS got 21 mpg, indicating the EPA's estimate is realistic. Fuel economy drops substantially with any of the V8-powered GLS models, however.

X factor

9/10

The GLS is everything you want in a three-row luxury SUV. It's stylish without being overwrought, quiet and comfortable on the road, and effortlessly powerful whenever you need it to be.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class trim level differences

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS is a three-row SUV that seats up to seven passengers and is available in three trims: GLS 450, GLS 580 and AMG GLS 63. Each includes a generous list of standard features and comes equipped with all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The very opulent Maybach GLS is also available but is reviewed separately on Edmunds. Compare the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class trim levels in-depth.

Which GLS-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest starting with the base GLS 450. It has more than enough power for a large luxury SUV and is eligible for almost every option that is offered in the GLS 580.

Competitors to consider

The Mercedes GLS is a large SUV, but if you need something even bigger you could opt for the Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator, a pair of truck-based SUVs that are as luxurious as they are capable. Other compelling luxury SUVs include the BMW X7, which is as sporty as it is roomy, and the Land Rover Range Rover, which boasts impressive on- and off-road performance. Read our Expert Rating below for our test team's full evaluation of the GLS.

Edmunds spotlight: Lots of great technology

Mercedes-Benz offers one of the best infotainment systems in the business. The touchscreen is responsive and easy to use, and there are USB-C ports available to charge your devices in all three rows. The advanced driver aids are also impressive. Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and forward collision mitigation are all standard features and work great to help make driving easier and potentially safer.

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Reviews

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Transmission Blew Out in 12 Months

CarGuy_Cambridge, 01/19/2024

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

I should have heeded the advise of a colleague who warned about serious quality issues with Mercedes brand. Transmission of my new 2023 GLS blew out completely without any warnings in exactly 12 months, leaving me and my wife stranded in the middle of a busy street. They had to order a new transmission and took a total of 3 weeks to get the car back. While it didn't cost anything out of …

Best SUV we've Owned

MPW, 10/25/2022

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

This is our third GLS (2009 GL450 and 2017 GLS450 prior) and it is by far the best one. Our 2017 GLS was terrific, but the 2022 is built like a bank vault. It's better in almost every way. The ride quality is superb, its interior is serene, and the emerald green paint is gorgeous. A few small complaints - some physical buttons/controls are inconveniently located; the infotainment …

Great Ride Terrible Tech.

O Xi Sav, 08/15/2023

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 580 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

Been driving my GLS for a little over a year now. 20,000 miles My first comment is, wow! Did not think the V6 in my 2018 was lacking until I got the V8 in the 580. Truly impressive acceleration. Just had a GLE for a loaner and yeah, the acceleration is real. The real reason I prefer the GLS is the ride. For a vehicle with nearly 7500 lb GVWR it rides marvelously. The road noise and … engine noise is minimal. I prefer the GLS450 interior to the 580, but the quality is great on both. At highway speeds of 80 mph averaged 23 MPG. MB marginally improved their tech, but it is still significantly lacking given the price point. CRAZY THAT ANDROID AUTO MUST BE WIRED. MY LOANER GLE HAD WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO AND IT WAS GOOD, SHAME MB DOES NOT THINK IT IS NEEDED ON THEIR HIGH END PLATFORM WHY HAVE A WIRELESS CHARGER THEN HAVE TO PLUG IT IN TO USE ANDROID AUTO, IT IS ACTUALLY EMBARRASSING. Touch screens and finally a real use for the mouse pad. When driving the touch screen is a reach, I'm 6'1", and the pad does allow for easy swiping. The learning curve is real, and takes time to find things, but overall it very customizable. Tech start up is painfully slow, sometimes taking close to 30 seconds for the system to boot up. JUST GOT NOTICE THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR HALF ASSED APP TO START AND LOCK MY CAR! NOT THAT $15 / MONTH IS A WORRY BUT TO EXTORT ME TO USE AN APP THAT ONLY WORKS OCCASSIONALLY IS RIDICULOUS. HAVING TO PAY TO REMOTE START OR LOCK YOU VEHICLE IS BUSH LEAGUE, THE CAR WAS $100K+. My only complaint on the drive side, and it is enough to tell anyone to take a highway drive before you buy, the lane keeping system is jarring to the point of sickening. If you stay left while passing a vehicle or missing an object in the road it will throw you back into what you were avoiding. You cannot turn off the lane tracking without turning off the warning as well. So, in Germanic fashion, we know better than you, you will use the car the way we say is best, even if you have good reason. If one could keep the warning and drop the harsh lane correction it would be great. The cruise is no longer a speed keeping system, it is an auto drive system. I personally have issue giving control to the machine, and there are times when I would like to drive the car. I was exhausted after my first trip fighting the car and how it liked to drive over how I like to drive. Drive 800 miles over holiday and kept cruise off most of the time because it is actually more work to use the cruise than not. Seems cool at first but if you use cruise a lot I would look carefully at how cruise has changed. One thing that I do find odd is you cannot lift the drivers windshield wiper to clean under it, or wipe things off the blade, without hitting the hood and stopping it. I'm not sure how you would change wiper blades like this. New issue that I found is if you are an aggressive driver, guilty as charged, the collision avoidance system is so sensitive it is almost dangerous. My car stopped me in an opposing lane thinking I was going to crash which almost caused a crash. I hate to turn it off because I can see the value but it it needs refinement. Maybe the car is just smarter than me, and as much as I hate the lane system, the car is a great ride, but don't expect much from the tech.

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Buyers Regret, 10/28/2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)

I purchased a new 2024 Mercedes GLS 450 over two weeks ago from a local dealer. Drove it 2 miles and the engine warning light and the hybrid/starter/generator light both came on. The manual said take to the "work shop" so I took it right back to the dealers service department. The engine warning was faulty air intake manifold which requires parts from Mercedes and they don't have them …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the GLS-Class since its last redesign.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Features & Specs

Type:

SUV

Trim:

GLS 450 4MATIC

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$89,200
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$285/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Hybrid component Warranty: 6 years / 62,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles

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FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 GLS-Class both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 GLS-Class gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the GLS-Class has 17.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Learn more

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class reliable?

To determine whether the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the GLS-Class. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the GLS-Class's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 GLS-Class and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 GLS-Class gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 GLS-Class is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

The least-expensive 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $89,200.

Other versions include:

GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $89,200
GLS 580 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $114,800
AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $149,500

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What are the different models of Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

If you're interested in the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, the next question is, which GLS-Class model is right for you? GLS-Class variants include GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A), GLS 580 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A), and AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). For a full list of GLS-Class models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more